What is the primary reason an increase in glaciation on land would cause sea level to fall?
A) The temperature of the oceans decreases from cold glacial streams.
B) An increase in snow cover causes the atmosphere to heat up, which causes more evaporation.
C) Glaciers depress the land surface, which pulls sea level down with it.
D) Glaciers tie up large volumes of water that would otherwise be in the sea.
D) Glaciers tie up large volumes of water that would otherwise be in the sea.
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A. Compared to conventional oil, shale oil production emits more CO2 per barrel. B. Compared to tar sands oil, shale oil production emits more CO2 per barrel. C. Compared to conventional oil, shale oil production causes less water pollution. D. Compared to conventional oil, shale oil production causes less air pollution.
Under which of the following conditions would a heavy snowfall warning be issued?
A) snowfall of four inches in one hour B) snowfall of ten inches in 24 hours C) snowfall of four inches in 12 hours D) all of the above
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
All minerals exhibit cleavage
Indicate whether the statement is true or false